Kerstin Cable

The Fluent Show

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Learn a Language...Or Maybe Three! The Fluent Show is on a mission to help you get excited about language learning. We learn languages every day in our lives, and have learnt over 15 different languages between us. We share stories, news, tips, and ideas that will make you fluent...eventually. Subscribe to the show today to get your regular dose of Fluent love. It is worth clarifying that we actively want to support anti-racism and will highlight and advocate for the equality of all. Language learning means committing to tolerance of other world views, and this open mind is a core value for me...

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Kerstin Cable

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It's a language! No, it's a dialect! And Lindsay is back. 17.05.2015 57:45

This episode is supported by FlashSticks , the printed language learning post-its. Use code KERSTIN10 for 10% off. <img class="thumb-image" alt="podcast languages" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae/t/552f9b64e4b0ab38febd8d39/1429183333607/podcast+languages" data-image-dimensions="500x500" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id=...

From Marrying a Soldier to Writing a German Blog, with Angelika Davey 20.04.2015 55:43

My guest this week is Angelika Davey, owner of the blog angelikasgerman.co.uk. Angelika has been teaching German independently for many years. Listen to our interview to find out more about Keeping your mind agile, and whether it really matters to anyone under 50 The ultimate showdown: Age vs. Attitude! Which one makes you a better learner? Why learning German is your best choice for business What...

The Memory Palace is a Happy Place (with guest Anthony Metivier) 23.03.2015 1:08:50

Beyond what it is that the Memory Palace can actually do for you, Anthony and I dug a bit deeper and discussed some really interesting perspectives. Check out the interview for Thoughts on what it is that will stop you from giving up Competition in language learning, and where exactly Freud comes in The point when giving up might be the right decision How a memory palace can be a source of happine...

Becky Morales on Perfect Pronunciation and Having 4 Bilingual Kids 26.02.2015 52:14

Hey, welcome to lucky episode 13 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast. In this episode, I'll be sharing a delicious foodie article and talking about Kid World Citizens with Becky Morales. You Will Learn More About: How Becky went from Maths major to Spanish lover in college What it takes and what it means to become bilingual How to put together a golden approach to teaching language Why...

Kris Broholm from Actual Fluency on Challenges, Information Overload and Book Club 23.01.2015 1:04:13

In Episode 12 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast, I interviewed a fellow podcaster! Chris Broholm is a language learner with a big mission:  10 Languages in 10 Years! “As long as you’re doing something, you’re doing it right.” — Chris on Language Learning Methods Article of the Week Duolingo is Getting More Serious  by Kay Alexander on Fair Languages Tips of the Week Chr...

Putting the World to Rights with Olly Richards from IWTYAL 07.12.2014 59:25

You wanna learn a language? Then I've got the guy for you! In today's podcast episode, I'm speaking with Olly Richards, the man behind I Will Teach You a Language . Olly is an expat Brit with a lot of travel experience under his belt, and his considered and smart answers really put me to shame. You Will Learn More About: Our Dreams of how Education can Make the Language Learning World so much Bett...

Love Online Learning? Then my Guest Breanne has ALL the Information You Need 16.11.2014 57:58

This time, I am talking to an expert in the area of course design and online education.  Breanne Dyck  knows how to make people learn, she's got lots of information about neuroscience and learnt quite a few languages herself. “It’s not abstract motivation that keeps us going. It’s all about checking in along the way.” In this Interview you'll be finding out about Why languages are the da...

Chatting to Benny Lewis about Confidence vs Discipline and Groups vs Individuals 27.10.2014 49:03

Welcome to episode 9, where I'm featuring an AMAZING article of the week and an interview with Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months. In this interview you'll be finding out about <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae/t/5437ab28e4b07ecd37a5ac47/1412934441990/" data-image-dimensions="1244x829" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load...

Lindsay and Kerstin do Languages 13.10.2014 55:54

In Episode 8, my guest is Lindsay Dow , a really enthusiastic and cool independent language teacher from the UK. Lindsay is well-known for her great Youtube videos about all aspects of language learning, and she was also a winner in the Sensational Fluent Giveaway . “No one learns a language because they want their life to stay the same.” The show doesn't follow the usual interview format, instead...

Lost in Translation, the 80/20 Rule and French Grammar 26.09.2014 44:17

Welcome to episode 7 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast with Kerstin Hammes! In today's episode, I'll be sharing a news article about getting lost in translation, an interview with yours truly and a great announcement about the first Fluent Meetup in London! My interviewer for this episode was John Colley, a business strategist with his own Online Learning Podcast . Rushing to competency wi...

I'm Not Dead Yet, So I'd Like to Keep Learning: Interview with German Learner Randy 01.09.2014 58:55

In Episode 6 of the podcast, I’m talking to an everyday language learner. My longest-standing student Randy is our guest, and he talks about what it’s like to become a language person later in life and one tool that got him right through his first 6 months of learning: Rosetta Stone . Review Podcast for Rosetta Stone Advanced <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/...

...and Nobody Knows Where the Verb is 30.07.2014 57:15

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X-Men, Game of Thrones, At the Gym...and Tips To Beat Stagnation 09.06.2014 32:15

Hey folks, welcome to episode 4 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast. This one is a solo show, just me sharing what's new and what's been catching my attention recently. We'll be getting nerdy and practical! Here is the Itunes Link Where you can Subscribe and Leave Comments in iTunes <img class="thumb-image" alt="img ©HBO and Marvel" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/...

How Personality Influences Language Learning with Jade Joddle 21.04.2014 1:00:04

In today's episode, you will hear from Jade Joddle, a coach in English and Speaking Skills from Jadejooddle.com . Jade and I found something in common: We are both very strong examples of the introvert and extrovert personalities. Jade is an introvert and uses her experiences to help others. In today's podcast we make a start in exploring that both introverts and extroverts have their strengths in...

HipHop, Rap and Repetition with Fluency MC 13.01.2014 41:18

In today's episode, you will hear from Jason Levine, the Fluency MC - one of the most creative and unusual language teachers out there. Jason has brought his passion for HipHop and rap into language teaching and now uses his skills in English teaching through a bunch of excellent rap songs. Fluency MC and I will be talking about What the science of collos is all about and how they can help you lea...

Episode 1 (as a proper podcast): Business, Careers and Language Skills, with Peter Rodway from Specialist Language Courses 13.12.2013 21:46

We know that learning more about another language and culture is at the heart of success in international business , and also that Britain is way behind the rest of the world . Business English, Business Chinese, Business German.. In today's interview, you will meet Peter Rodway. He's a co-founder of Specialist Language Courses , an education consultancy and training provider for companies all ove...

Learn German with YouTube's most popular high school teacher: Levi Antrim! 11.10.2013 23:12

I'm so excited about today's article, which has a new format that I am trying out for you guys: It's a podcast (in your RSS readers this shows up as podcast, though no artwork or intro have been created yet)! The first interview features a great guest: Mr Levi Antrim from Learn German with Herr Antrim . Levi is a German teacher in a US high school, but he's doing excellent work with a brand new ap...